NUR 535 - Advanced Practice Nursing Care of the Older Adult Theory and Practicum.

Concurrent enrollment in NUR 599.(3).

Theories and concepts from physical, behavioral, holistic and nursing sciences as they relate to assessment, diagnosis and management of health, disease, illness, and developmental, functional and clinical problems of older adults; information on health disparities of and culturally competent care for culturally diverse elders. Emphasis on evidence-based strategies for nurse practitioners related to health promotion and diagnosis and management of disease and illness of the older adult in community contexts (assisted living and longterm care settings).